Hardwood Flooring Quiz

Hardwood flooring can bring joy to your home and put bounce in your step. But beware -- neglect it and it might be the bane of your home's existence. On the other hand, cherish it and nurture it and your floor will shine with pride. See if you can keep your shine (and pride) with this hardwood flooring quiz.

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Question 1 of 20

What is the best approach regarding wooden floor maintenance?

Save your money where you can -- fix a problem only when it arises.

Problem prevention is the best cure.

Just like your prize Porsche, keep regular maintenance a high priority to prevent bigger problems from surfacing.

No approach is better than another -- it's a matter of personal preference.

Question 2 of 20

How do grime grits affect your wooden floors?

They act as sandpaper and are abrasive.

Your mom will surely be pleased with this answer -- she's known it for years. Grime grits are the worst enemy of wooden floors, because they act as sandpaper.

They serve to polish the floor through chafing.

Surprisingly enough, they act as a protective layer.

Question 3 of 20

What is the best method for keeping dirt from entering your home?

using mesh nettings on all entrances

using a blow fan that blows the dirt outward before it has a chance to settle

using doormats and keeping them clean

Stop the dirt dead in its tracks by having doormats strategically positioned at all doors, and make sure they're clean.

Question 4 of 20

What is the American National Wood Flooring Manufacturers' Association (NOFMA) recommendation regarding entrances?